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Ophthalmologist 601 Words You Need to Know

Ophthalmologist 601 Words You Need to Know

/ˌɒf.θælˈmɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ (noun)

Definition

a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye diseases or problems, eye doctor, oculist, optometrist

Example

There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists and optometrists. Confused about which is which and who does what? Here’s a look at how they’re different. Keep in mind that these professionals can work together and that a team approach can be the best option for eye care.

Ophthalmologist: Medical and Surgical Eye Care
They went to medical school. After that, they had a 1-year internship and a residency of 3 years. That’s sometimes followed by a 1 to 2 years fellowship.

Source: https://www.webmd.com/

Parts of speech

Noun: ophthalmology

Adjective: ophthalmological

Adverb: ophthalmologically

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